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Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Garraunbaun, [An Gearrán Bán]. A story is relayed about how the townland got its name, a white gelding. Features described include Ballinakill Chapel, Garraunbaun Doon,…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Foher, [Fothair]. Included are descriptions of St. Joseph's Wall, Aill an Chapaill, Little Killery Adventure Centre, Little Killary (sometimes known as the Salrock Harbour),…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Fionasclainn, [Finnisglin]. Some references are given, and local features described include Lough Inagh, Cnoc Fionasclainn, Binn idir Dhá Log, Lough Inagh Fishery, and Inagh…

Index card giving information on the origin of the townland of Dooneen, [An Dúinín].

Index card giving a list of references for the townland of Derrynacleigh, [Doire na Cloiche], namely the Congested Districts Board, the OS Field Name Books, Griffith's Valuation, and some information on pronunciation derived by Tim Robinson from…

Index card describing some of the local features of the townland of Derrylahan, [Doire Leathan]. Included are some information from Griffith's Valuation, and some refeences to other sources.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryherbert [Doire Thoirbirt]. Included are descriptions of Lug a' Mhada and Tully Hill.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Derryinver, [Doire Inbhir]. Included are descriptons of Fuaigh na gCaorach (Toirannageeragh on the OS), The Tulach, the Cist, Ardach, Crocán Stiofáin, Carraig Dhubh, Finn…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosbeg [Damhros Beag]. Included are descriptions of Ballinakill Harbour Oysters, where 20-30 people were employed in the late 19th century. The West of Ireland Oyster…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Dawrosmore [Damhros Mór]. Features described include Cnocán na Coille (where the mark of St. Ceannann's hand, clenched fist, and knee are to be found on its west side), the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Currywongaun, [Corr Uí Mhongáin]. Included are descriptions of Cnocán Mór, Thornton's Hill, Fearsaí, The Plantation, and Marconi Station (three masts which lie on…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Curragh [An Currach]. Included are descriptions of Carraig na gCapall, Soul Island, Carraig na bPortán, Inishbroon, Renvyle Point, Bearna Bhuí, Carraig Ghéar, Carraig an…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Culfin [Cúil Finn]. Included are description of Carraig an Bolg (Carrickabullog Rocks on the OS map), Leac Ancaire, Carraig Leathan, a bed outshot on a derelict thatched…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Crump Island [Oileán Dá Chruinne]. Background information and lore from various other sources is summarised on these cards, including a note about Blake of Renvyle and his…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonlooaun [Cluain Luáin]. Included are descriptions of Fraochoileán, Gleanntán, Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School, formerly known as Eagle's Nest…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Clooncree, [Cluain Crí]. St. Canannagh's well and a megalithic tomb are included in the description.

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cnocnaraw [Cnoc na Rátha]. Descriptions are given of Crocnaraw, formerly known as Rockfield House, which was an orphanage run by Protestant clergymen known as The Forty…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cartron [An Cartún]. Included are a brief history of Cartron House and its ownership, and some information about the Scotch Firs planted on the estate. Also described are…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cleggan [An Cloigeann]. Information from Griffith's Valuation about Frederick Twining of the famous tea family, who was the lessor of the land at the time. A note on the…

Set of index cards describing some of the local features of the townland of Cloonederowen [Cluain Idir Dhá Abhainn]. A note about the distressed circumstances of Edward Láidir who died at this estate in 1749. The extraordinary size of his bones…